Steve Reifenberg Travel Fellowship

Overview

About

The post-graduation fellowship opportunity will contribute not only to the student’s education, but also to career, personal, and leadership development, consistent with and inspired by the example of Steve Reifenberg, former Program Director of the Regional Office of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, whose early experience as a volunteer in Latin America informed a lifelong commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice that became the hallmarks of a career dedicated to these issues.

Deadline: March 1, 2027 @ 11:59PM

Eligibility

Graduating seniors are eligible to apply for this fellowship in order to engage in a transformative international experience in the area of social or environmental development and/or impact in Latin America. Off-cycle seniors should apply in advance of graduation. Access to CARAT is required. 

Funding

The Fellowship will provide a stipend of up to $10,000, as well as soft resources, for a Harvard College graduate to spend 4-6 months following graduation dedicated to volunteer or community service in and relating to Latin America.

Application

  • A current, unofficial transcript (via my.Harvard, including Spring Term courses)
  • A project proposal of up to 1,000 words detailing:
    • concrete plans for spending 4-6 months in Latin America
    • expectations on how the proposed project will positively impact the region
    • personal and professional reasons for applying for the fellowship
    • expectations on how the time abroad will influence their future plans
  • One letter of recommendation
    • Must be written by a Harvard affiliate (not a student) who knows the candidate and their proposed project well
  • Updated resume
  • Letter of invitation from the hosting organization(s)/contact

All materials must be completed and submitted through the application on CARAT here 

Timeline

Deadline: March 1, 2027 @ 11:59PM

  • The application will become available in CARAT on December 1, 2026.
  • All materials, including recommendation letters, must be submitted to the online application by March 1, 2027.
  • Students who advance to the interview round with the DRCLAS review committee will be notified by Mid-March.
    • Interviews are required in order to be considered as the fellow
  • The final fellowship awardee will be selected and notified by the first week of April 2027.

Contact

For all inquiries, please contact the Student Engagement Team at DRCLAS_Students@fas.harvard.edu